US Foods Expands Memphis Facility, Adds 150 Jobs

US Foods on Thursday celebrated the opening of its expanded Memphis distribution facility, a project nearly two years in the making.

Sysco Has Deal To Buy Appert's Food Service

December 17, 2012 Lisa Schwarz, St. Cloud Times

Sysco, the nation's largest food service distributor, has made a deal for St. Cloud's third-generation Appert's Food Service.

Rocket Farms Herbs Acquires HerbThyme Farms

December 17, 2012 Rocket Farms, Inc.

Rocket Farms Herbs, Inc., a subsidiary of Monterey Peninsula Horticulture, Inc., has acquired the assets of HerbThyme Farms, the largest cut herb producer in the United States. The acquisition supports Rocket Farms Herbs’ growth strategy to innovate new products, enter new categories, and expand into new channels of distribution. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Traina Foods Announces New East Coast Regional Sales Manager

December 17, 2012 Traina Foods

Traina Foods, grower, processor and supplier of California and imported sun dried fruit and tomatoes is pleased to announce that Chuck Perry has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, East Coast.

Heather Moyse To Continue As Brand Ambassador For Prince Edward Island Potatoes

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is proud to announce that Heather Moyse, an Olympic Gold Medalist hailing from Prince Edward Island, will be continuing in her role as Brand Ambassador for Prince Edward Island Potatoes. After a successful first year representing Prince Edward Island Potatoes at consumer and trade events across Canada and via social media, Heather will be active in promoting PEI Potatoes while competing for spots on both Canada’s women’s Rugby Sevens team as well as Canada’s women’s bobsled team. Prince Edward Island Potatoes are proud to serve as primary sponsor for such a gifted and dedicated athlete as Heather.